DMHS Updates January 28, 2018

Posted 01/29/2018

Dear DMHS Community,

Here is information along with fliers on upcoming events…

DMHS College Information and Resource Night – this Wednesday, January 31, at 5:30 pm

Denver Montessori is hosting a College Information Night for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade parents, guardians and students. Whether you are just starting to think about college or your student is preparing to apply to college next fall, consider coming to our college information night! Information will be presented by DMHS Post-Secondary coach Aly Bortle, and will include, but not be limited to:

*** Please note that the Japan fundraising committee is meeting right before College Information Night at 5:00 to continue planning the silent auction. Feel free to join us!

Futsal – An after school opportunity for 7th -9th grade students on Wednesdays starting February 6

from Benjamin Medina President/CEO Mile High Futsal

What is Futsal? Futsal is a 5 v 5 small-sided indoor soccer game played on a basketball size court with a heavier low bounce ball. Futsal is a fun high energy game great for maintaining physical fitness, affordable and safe, and actively engages each player making the game more enjoyable to play.

Who is Mile High Futsal? Mile High Futsal began in 2016, as a program for at risk youth located in low-income areas throughout the Denver Area. Many participants of the program are currently middle school and high school students who have a love and passion for all things soccer! Mile High Futsal has since cultivated these passionate soccer enthusiasts’ through fun/friendly competition, skills development, and training games; among other youth and adult soccer players. With the help of our sponsors and partnerships with Colorado Rush Soccer, Mile High Futsal has grown in the community, and will continue to provide a fun and safe environment for everyone to enjoy. Why Mile High Futsal? Growing up, I was always playing soccer and was fortunate to have access to great coaching and programs in Denver. Having those resources allowed me to attend college on a soccer scholarship and play professionally. After my career, I began working in Denver’s Recreation Department. Since then, I continually see young talented individuals not have access to organized and affordable soccer programs throughout the City. My program and business, Mile High Futsal, has helped bridge the socioeconomic gap and foster the development of young and talented student athletes seeking an affordable and quality indoor soccer program. My goal for this program is to continue developing and mentoring young individuals in hopes of developing their teamwork skills, discipline, and perseverance, while boosting their self-esteem and building lifelong character.

I would like the opportunity to bring my program to your school as an after-school enrichment program to your students. The program will be offered once a week for eight weeks at a cost of $60.00 per participant and a maximum of 20 participants; along with a payment plan option available upon request. For further information please contact me via email: milehighfutsal17@gmail.com .

Please see the attached brochure for more information.

DMHS Silent Auction- Global Perspective – Tickets on Sale Now for $10

DMHS Silent Auction – from Chairperson Esther Castillo:

We’re extremely excited about hosting our First Annual Silent Auction, GlobalPerspective. This event is designed to raise funds for the high school international trip in order to make the trip affordable for all of our high school students who want to go.

The event will be held on, Friday, March 2, from 6 – 9 pm, at Pinwheel, 3695 Navajo St., Denver, CO 80211. Tickets to the event are $10 each.

This is what you can do to help:

SilentAuction – We need items donated to auction the night of the event. Ideas: gift certificates, gift cards, artwork, jewelry, sports memorabilia, etc. Ask for donations from the stores / restaurants that you frequent and have a relationship with already. Visiting local shops around the north Denver area is also a fantastic idea.

Guests– We ask that you invite your friends and family. If you know a local celebrity, please put us in contact with that person as a celebrity would give the event more exposure and potentially help us raise more money.

Volunteers– If you are able to work that evening or help with organizing the event, let us know!

Tickets– Buy your ticket and sell tickets now. We need to get a good idea of how many guests we will be having, and the next two weeks are crucial to determine this. Tickets are available at the office.

As to the donations:

There is a basket for drop-off items in the office. There is also a log for tracking purposes. Be sure to log any donation that comes in that is not attached to a Donor form (i.e., your personal donation of unused gift cards, items to create theme baskets, etc.).

Attached is a Donor Form that you can use when asking for donations. Have the Donor Form completed for each donation. Please keep track of which businesses you visit and send me a quick email or text or call with that information. We want to avoid having multiple asks made to the same business.

Remember, the more successful the event, the better it is for the DMHS fundraising goal to send our students off to Japan!

Please reach out to me at 720-333-9997 or at canelaskky@gmail.com, and I will happily answer any questions you may have. THANK YOU! Together we will make this an incredible evening for DMHS!

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, January 31 5:30 – 6:30 pm Community Education Night Pathways to College and Career